Description
A delicious Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich featuring crispy fried chicken thighs, spicy sriracha mayo, and fresh vegetables, all nestled in a soft brioche bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Carefully place chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Toast brioche buns lightly on a skillet or grill.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the sriracha mayo on the bottom bun, adding fried chicken, shredded lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and cilantro. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but be mindful of cooking time as breasts may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg